Has anyone ever felt like they were left behind on life?

[Dancelady63]

Technology, life has moved to fast for me and now I can’t seem to catch up or fit in. I think li have been mentally disabled /challenged for a long time and can’t even deal with normal daily rituals. That’s why I would be better off not waking up anymore. I pray I fall asleep peacefully and not wake up. To just exist isn’t a great feeling.

[kenster1]

yeah me I lived about 3 teenage lives being forced to do things and being under the control of others prevented me from growing naturally into adulthood by the time I hit 40 near enough I realised what an F up my life had been yip that includes technology.

[Dancelady63 in reply to kenster1]

It’s a crappy feeling, glad you caught on. Better late than never . Thank you for your response.

[Cpearl in reply to kenster1]

Oh I get that! I feel like I just woke up to realize how much I missed....

[Adlon57]

I want to live life at my own pace, not being shackled by, technology, I am retired, living on my own, as I have done for most of my life, not being boxed in, fitted into technological 'boxes', I have just moved house to a flat, hopefully more freedom to live life at my own pace, I am a survivor, "untreatable" so the medical world just checks me occasionally, blood test, blood pressure, flu/covid vaccine, I am 68, technology I'm not here😝, I just want to enjoy my final years here by myself👌

[Dancelady63 in reply to Adlon57]

True words and keep on living. Thank you for your response.,

[sotired67]

Dear Dancelady63,

I can relate to what you shared regarding the rapid rise of social media and the evidence that suggests it is changing the way people interact with each other and the way it can leave vulnerable people like you feeling inadequate and of little value as people all around seem less interested in each other and more drawn to social media and the many platforms existing within it.

I hope that you'll gradually begin to feel less depressed and disheartened.

In the meantime, please allow time to reassure you that your life is precious and worth more in comparison to social media etc.

May I suggest walking as a form of helping to alleviate the negative thoughts you mentioned in your post.

I have found walking to be reliable and helpful in dealing with depression and anxiety.

I don't understand how it works, but I can assure you that when I have gone out for a long and vigorous walk, by the time I arrive home, I notice that my normally high level of anxiety and depression is reduced.

Please try to believe that your life is precious and the replies to you

serves as a reminder of how people will reach out to you in kind ways even while the world in general withdraws further into the world of social media.

Best wishes to you

from Trevor in London.

[Dancelady63 in reply to sotired67]

Hello Trevor, thank you so much for your enlightening post and recommendations. Yes I walk a bit here and there and trying to do on a daily basis. My mindset just has been thrown off and bad thoughts entered it. I know to focus on the positive but yet it’s hard to focus . Again thank you for your kind words and sincerity . You seem like a true gem .

[sotired67 in reply to Dancelady63]

Hi Dancelady63,

I really appreciate your kind compliments, and I hope that you'll start to feel a bit better as time goes by.

How are you feeling today?

I started the day feeling a bit fatigued and anxious, but after I went out a few times this morning, had some breakfast when I got back home, I feel ok for the moment.

I hope you'll have a nice day and please feel free to write if you need someone to talk to.

Also please be assured that what you feel, are things I feel on a regular basis and so even though you suffer alone, I, and so many people are with you in a sense.

I'm only too willing to try and help a fellow person in here and thereby receive support in return as you kindly and graciously did.

Well, thanks again for writing and I wish you all the best.

Kind regards,

Trevor.

[Liscat]

Hi dancelady, I'm a 63 year old woman in the US as well. Technology has moved way past me too!! Its very stressful at times; whether its trying to accomplish something over the phone, or getting my tv set up, or paying bills on line, or even driving my car... Its everywhere!! And its so stressful. Do you know how to private message on this site? I'd like to talk with you more, but privately...

[casablancalover14]

I hope your day is going better for you. I am in the same boat as you, on the technological aspect. It takes me longer to grasp new things on a computer, and I feel so stupid at times. But I try to make the best of it, and keep on going. I am always asking younger people to help me if I get stuck on something. Keep your chin up, cause you are worth it.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Beavis2022]

I feel the same way - but not about technology. It just doesn't interest me, and I'm not alone. Millions don't want all the frustration, and it reminds me of a teenage mode of thinking. where everyone's in competition and has to fit in. No thanks.....